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CP08 ZBC

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,664 mi
Last recorded99,664 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 ZBC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 99,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

inner sills corroded

rear diff damp

Fail 29 Nov 2022 99,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

inner sills corroded

rear diff damp

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,761 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 87,388 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rusted, area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat in rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,130 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,555 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,694 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.30mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S and N/S front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated slightly

O/S and N/S lower suspension arms corodied

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.90mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear subframe and suspension componets corodied

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2017 64,691 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.30mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S and N/S front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated slightly

O/S and N/S lower suspension arms corodied

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.90mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear subframe and suspension componets corodied

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,721 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr and osr (4.1.E.1)

Front NSF and OSF tyre tread begining to deteriorate

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,109 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 40,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,678 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 32,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 32,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 24,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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CP08 ZBC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 73,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP08 ZBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CP08 ZBC registered?

CP08 ZBC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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